2012 QAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0330 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0274 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0300 SAR

2012 QAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 1.0330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 1.0274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0300 to the December average rate of 1.0301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0330 was up 0.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,165 SAR

2011 Average 5,151 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,137 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.86 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0301

1.0298

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0301, compared to 1.0300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0301

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0042 SAR (High: 1.0330 / Low: 1.0288). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 1.0301 / Low: 1.0300).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.0301) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0301), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.01%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.0301

2011 Avg (November) 1.0301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0301	1.0300	1.0300
February	1.0301	1.0300	1.0300
March	1.0302	1.0300	1.0301
April	1.0302	1.0300	1.0301
May	1.0302	1.0300	1.0301
June	1.0302	1.0300	1.0301
July	1.0301	1.0274	1.0298
August	1.0302	1.0280	1.0299
September	1.0312	1.0295	1.0300
October	1.0313	1.0295	1.0300
November	1.0330	1.0288	1.0301
December	1.0306	1.0297	1.0301